Board of Commissioners Formal Session 5/28/2026

The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners held a formal session on May 28, 2026, during which several procurement and budget-related items were addressed. The board approved an agreement between Yamhill County Health and Human Services and Lines for Life for crisis referral services through June 30, 2027, and authorized a $35,000 funding application to the Yamhill County Community Care Organization for suicide prevention coalition efforts. Additionally, an amendment to an Oregon Health Authority agreement was approved, allocating $177,284.87 for community mental health and addiction services. The board also approved a 3% customer price index rate increase recommended by the Solid Waste Department, citing rising landfill costs and operational impacts from the closure of a local landfill. A $5,000 Library Services and Technology Act grant agreement was approved as well. Discussions included operational challenges and future planning for waste disposal and recycling services. No new contracts or RFPs were announced, but the meeting included important budgetary approvals and funding applications relevant to county health and waste management services.